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Express5800/R110m-1
Express5800/R110m-1 (2nd-Gen)
System ROM U65 v2.30 (08/07/2025)
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Software name    : Express5800/R110m-1, Express5800/R110m-1 (2nd-Gen)
                   System ROM (BIOS) update module
Models           : Express5800/R110m-1
                   Express5800/R110m-1 (2nd-Gen)
Operating System : This software supports offline update and the following OS.
                   - Windows Server(R) 2019
                   - Windows Server(R) 2022
                   - Windows Server(R) 2025
                   - Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 8
Target Users     : See [Target Users for Update] below
Type             : System ROM
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[About the software]
The Express5800/R110m-1, Express5800/R110m-1 (2nd-Gen) System ROM (BIOS) update
module supports the following changes in the Express5800/R110m-1, 
Express5800/R110m-1 (2nd-Gen) models:

Upgrade Requirement: Critical - Update to this version immediately.

 Notes:
 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 6.3.4.58.0.

 - If iLO 6 firmware version 1.64 or later is applied, you cannot downgrade
   the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60 using the Executables for
   Windows(R) or the System ROM Update RPM package for Linux(R).
   To downgrade the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60, please use
   the flash image for the System Utilities/iLO Web Interface.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Processor. 
    Intel(R) Xeon(R) E Processor
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Gold Processor Series

 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
   INTEL-SA-01244, INTEL-SA-01247, INTEL-SA-01249

 - Enhanced ROM error logging when the DIMM serial number is identified
   as "00000000".

 - Addressed an issue where an incorrect Structured Boot Name appeared in
   the OS boot options.

 - Addressed an issue where System Utilities might hang during operation
   when the language is set to Japanese or Chinese.


  ** Program and data included in this software **
 Following program and data are included in this software.
 Use one of them according to the way of installation.

  a) Flash image for System Utilities/iLO Web Interface
      firmware\U65_2.30_08_07_2025.signed.flash

  b) Executables for Windows(R)
      winx64\cp068316.exe

  c) RPM package for Linux(R)
      Linux\firmware-system-oem-u65-2.30_2025_08_07-1.1.x86_64.rpm

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[ Target Users for Update ]
This software is available for the users who use the following models with the
following System ROM version.

  - Models to be supported

     1. Express5800/R110m-1
     2. Express5800/R110m-1 (2nd-Gen)

  - System ROM Versions to be supported

     1. U65 v1.44 (01/18/2024)
     2. U65 v1.48 (03/14/2024)
     3. U65 v1.50 (05/16/2024)
     4. U65 v1.60 (09/05/2024)
     5. U65 v2.10 (12/06/2024)

Note: In case of using newer System ROM from the above version, it has already
      applied equivalent enhancements. Updating the System ROM isn't needed.

Be sure to check the System ROM version and date with the following procedures.
Select an arbitrary procedure and check the version before and after the update.

 ** System Utilities **

 You can check the System ROM version and date by the following procedure.

    1. Power on the system and the contents of process by POST (Power On Self-
       Test) will be shown on the screen. After a short time, the following
       message is shown. Press <F9> key, "System Utilities" is started.

                        [F9] System Utilities

    2. After starting "System Utilities", select "System Information".

    3. Select "Firmware Information".

    4. Each firmware version is shown on the screen. The System ROM version and
       date can be seen at "System ROM" option.

  Note: After checking the System ROM version, press the <ESC> key or
        select "Exit" to exit the System Utilities.

  Note: About detail of "System Utilities" usage, refer to "1. System
        Utilities" section in the chapter of "Useful Features" of the
        maintenance guide.

 ** Windows(R) OS **

 You can check the System ROM date by a following procedure.

    1. Hold down <Windows> key and press <R> key.

    2. In the "Run" dialog box, type "msinfo32" and then click "OK".

    3. After "System Information" has started, select "System Summary".

    4. Check the System ROM version by the profile of "BIOS Version/Date".

 ** Linux(R) OS **

 You can check the System ROM date by a following procedure.

    1. Launch the terminal such as xterm.

    2. Execute the command as follows.

        # /usr/sbin/dmidecode | less

        Note: "#" means prompt. You do not need to input "#".

    3. Check the System ROM date by "BIOS Information->Release Date".

    Note: The dmidecode command has to be installed.

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 System ROM Installation Procedure
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 ** System Utilities **

 [ Preparation ]
  - USB memory x1

  1. Preparation of flash image (*.flash)
   (1) Prepare the USB memory that is formatted with FAT or FAT32.
   
   (2) Copy "a) Flash image for System Utilities/iLO Web Interface file"
       (approx. size 16MB) to a USB memory.

  2. System ROM installation procedure
     Install the System ROM by a following procedure.

   (1) Attach the USB memory created in the procedure of "1" and power on the
       system.

   (2) In POST, press <F9> key to enter System Utilities.
   
   (3) Select "Embedded Applications > Firmware Update > System ROM" menu.

   (4) Choose "Select Firmware File", and then select the device in which flash
       image was copied.
   
   (5) Select flash image (i.e. *.flash).

   (6) Select "Start Firmware Update".

   (7) When the popup message of "Press ENTER to start firmware update.
       This process might take a few minutes..." is shown, press <ENTER> key.
       Update process is started.

   (8) The progress of the update is shown. When it's completed, the popup
       message of "Firmware update completed successfully." is shown. Press
       <ENTER> key, the message is closed.

   (9) Detach the Installation USB memory from the system.
   
   (10) Reboot the system; Select the "Reboot the System" option at top
        level menu of System Utilities.

   (11) Wait reboot completion for update to take effect.

     The installation is successfully finished.

 ** iLO Web Interface **

  1. Preparation of flash image (*.flash)

   (1) Copy "a) Flash image for System Utilities/iLO Web Interface file"
       (i.e. *.flash) to any location which is accessible from the remote PC.

  2. System ROM installation procedure

   (1) Start the Web Browser on remote PC. And log-in to the iLO Web Interface
       by a "Configure to iLO Settings" privilege user.

   (2) Select "Firmware & OS Software tab" from the right menu.

   (3) Select "Update Firmware" from the left menu.

   (4) Select the flash image, copied by a procedure of "1."

   (5) Press "Flash" to begin update process.

   (6) Wait for the "Firmware Update Completed." message to display.

   (7) Reboot the system.

   (8) Wait reboot completion for update to take effect.

     The installation is successfully finished.

 ** Windows(R) OS **

  1. Preparation of Installation

   (1) Log on to the system as a user with administrator privilege.

   (2) Terminate all running application.

   (3) Copy "b) Executables for Windows(R) file" to a suitable
       folder.

  2. System ROM installation procedure

   (1) Double-click "b) Executables for Windows(R) file" (i.e. *.exe).
       The System ROM Update Program will start.

   (2) Follow the messages will be shown and complete the operation.

   (3) If the messages requesting reboot will be shown, select "yes" to reboot
       of the system.

   (4) Wait reboot completion for update to take effect.
       
     The installation is successfully finished.

 ** Linux(R) OS **

  1. Preparation of Installation

   (1) Log-in as root. Or switch to root with "su" command.

   (2) Terminate all running application.

   (3) Copy "c) RPM package for Linux(R) file" to a suitable directory.

       e.g. /root 

  2. System ROM installation procedure

    (1) Install the RPM package of this System ROM update module by the command
       below.

        # rpm -Uvh <filename>.rpm

        Note: The "<filename>.rpm" should replace to RPM package name which
              is described at above "Binaries of this release" section.

        Note: "#" means prompt. You do not need to input "#".
 
   (2) See where the files land by the command below.

        # rpm -qlp <filename>.rpm

   (3) Change to the directory you see in the previous step.

   (4) Run setup by the command below.

        # ./setup

   (5) Follow the messages will be shown and complete the operation.

   (6) If a reboot inquiry is appear then press "y" to trigger reboot.

   (7) Wait reboot completion for update to take effect.
        
      The installation is successfully finished.

 ** Other OSes (e.g. VMware(R), etc.) **
 Use the one of following procedures to update:
 - Install the System ROM from System Utilities
 - Install the System ROM from iLO Web Interface

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 Notes
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  ** Notes in general **

  * Refer to "license_en.txt" about the user license agreement.

  * When you install the system ROM, the flashing mechanism writes over the
    backup ROM and saves current ROM as a backup, enabling you to switch easily
    to the alternate ROM version if the new ROM becomes corrupted for any
    reason. This feature protects the existing ROM version, even if you
    experience a power failure while flashing the ROM.

  * When Windows(R) BitLocker(TM) function is set to "Enabled", install the
    System ROM after making the function "Disabled". Then make the function
    "Enabled" after install and reboot of the system. If you install the system
    ROM without making the function "Disabled", you may need the recovery
    password when you boot the system.

  * This software does not support a virtualized environment such as hyper
    visor, guest OS, etc. Please install either on the OS which this software
    supports or with the method of offline installation.

  * To meet firmware dependencies, you can update iLO firmware by latest
    Starter Pack. And you can update Server Platform Services(SPS) firmware by
    latest "Server Platform Services(SPS) firmware update module".
    You can download latest update module(s) from the following web site.
    https://www.nec.com/express
    ("Support & Downloads" of the page top - PCs & Servers - Servers - Downloads
    - Select Model)

  ** Note for Windows(R) OS environment and Linux(R) OS environment **

  * This software will access to iLO6 (Baseboard Management Controller). It is
    required that the "iLO 6 Channel Interface Driver" (CHIF) must be installed.
    The CHIF driver can be installed by using EXPRESSBUILDER or "Starter Pack".

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[Revision history]
Version:2.30 (08/07/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Critical - Update to this version immediately.

 Notes:
 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 6.3.4.58.0.

 - If iLO 6 firmware version 1.64 or later is applied, you cannot downgrade
   the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60 using the Executables for
   Windows(R) or the System ROM Update RPM package for Linux(R).
   To downgrade the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60, please use
   the flash image for the System Utilities/iLO Web Interface.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Processor. 
    Intel(R) Xeon(R) E Processor
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Gold Processor Series

 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
   INTEL-SA-01244, INTEL-SA-01247, INTEL-SA-01249

 - Enhanced ROM error logging when the DIMM serial number is identified
   as "00000000".

 - Addressed an issue where an incorrect Structured Boot Name appeared in
   the OS boot options.

 - Addressed an issue where System Utilities might hang during operation
   when the language is set to Japanese or Chinese.

Version:2.22 (05/16/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 6.3.4.58.0.

 - If iLO 6 firmware version 1.64 or later is applied, you cannot downgrade
   the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60 using the Executables for
   Windows(R) or the System ROM Update RPM package for Linux(R).
   To downgrade the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60, please use
   the flash image for the System Utilities/iLO Web Interface.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added help information for the Smooth Cooling parameter in
   the Thermal Configuration option(*).
    (*) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > Advanced Options > Fan and Thermal Options > Thermal Configuration

 - Addressed an issue where the Name field of the Logical Drive under MR RAID
   controller page might be missing or changed unintentionally after exiting
   and going back to the MR RAID controller page.

Version:2.20 (03/21/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Critical - Update to this version immediately.

 Notes:
 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 6.3.4.58.0.

 - If iLO 6 firmware version 1.64 or later is applied, you cannot downgrade
   the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60 using the Executables for
   Windows(R) or the System ROM Update RPM package for Linux(R).
   To downgrade the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60, please use
   the flash image for the System Utilities/iLO Web Interface.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Processor. 
    Intel(R) Xeon(R) E Processor
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Gold Processor Series

 - Addressed an issue where the system may encounter RSoD (Red Screen of Death)
   and fail to update firmware while performing firmware update.

Version:2.14 (03/11/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Critical - Update to this version immediately.

 Notes:
 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 6.3.4.48.0.

 - If iLO 6 firmware version 1.64 or later is applied, you cannot downgrade
   the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60 using the Executables for
   Windows(R) or the System ROM Update RPM package for Linux(R).
   To downgrade the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60, please use
   the flash image for the System Utilities/iLO Web Interface.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed an issue where the system might RSoD (Red Screen of Death) when
   performing firmware update via Firmware Management Protocol.

Version:2.12 (02/21/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 6.3.4.48.0.

 - If iLO 6 firmware version 1.64 or later is applied, you cannot downgrade
   the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60 using the Executables for
   Windows(R) or the System ROM Update RPM package for Linux(R).
   To downgrade the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60, please use
   the flash image for the System Utilities/iLO Web Interface.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added pop-up message for all EXPRESSBUILDER boot paths to warn users of
   the risk of data loss.

 - Addressed an issue where the PSU fan keeps running at high speed after system
   shutdown.

 - Addressed an issue where system may fail to update NVMe drive firmware.

 - Addressed an issue where the maximum processor frequency was not displayed
   correctly after changing the Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology option (*1)
   settings.
    (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) 
         > Power and Performance Options > Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology

 - Addressed an issue where the system used UUID for IPv6 DHCP when the
   IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier option (*2) was set to DUID-LLT.
    (*2) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Network Options > Network Boot Options
         > IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier

 - Addressed an issue where the Consistent Device Naming (CDN) may not work.

 - Addressed an issue where the RBSU value is not aligned with the actual
   C1E setting.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might bring up a warning message
   ("ERST: [Firmware Warn]: too many record IDs!") in the Linux environment
   during boot up.

 - Updated SMBIOS type 4 processor max speed to 5700 MHz.

Version:2.10 (12/06/2024)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 6.3.4.48.0.

 - If iLO 6 firmware version 1.64 or later is applied, you cannot downgrade
   the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60 using the Executables for
   Windows(R) or the System ROM Update RPM package for Linux(R).
   To downgrade the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60, please use
   the flash image for the System Utilities/iLO Web Interface.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added support for Express5800/R110m-1 (2nd-Gen) [N8100-3028Y/3029Y].

 - This version always set Enhanced C-States option to Enabled to mitigate
   processor Vmin shift instability issue per Intel's recommendation.
    (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Power and Performance Options > Enhanced C-States

 - Added the Smooth Cooling parameter to the Thermal Configuration option (*2)
   in the Fan and Thermal Options menu.
    (*2) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Advanced Options > Fan and Thermal Options > Thermal Configuration

 - Addressed an issue where duplicate or incorrect network interfaces might be
   listed in the RBSU network interface selection menu.

 - Addressed an issue where the system RBSU menu might not display clear drive
   location information.

 - Addressed an issue where the Server Boot Order displayed in the iLO Web
   interface did not match the content of the UEFI Boot Order Control menu (*3).
    (*3) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options
         > UEFI Boot Settings > UEFI Boot Order Contorol

 - AAddressed an issue where an error message in Linux would indicate TCG log
   size is not compatible.

 - Addressed an issue where the Pending Change light may be on even if there
   is no option has been modified in RBSU.

Version:1.60 (09/05/2024) 

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 6.2.4.42.0.

 - If iLO 6 firmware version 1.64 or later is applied, you cannot downgrade
   the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60 using the Executables for
   Windows(R) or the System ROM Update RPM package for Linux(R).
   To downgrade the system ROM to a version earlier than v1.60, please use
   the flash image for the System Utilities/iLO Web Interface.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Processor. 
    Intel(R) Xeon(R) E Processor
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Gold Processor Series
 
 - Addressed an issue where One button secure erase (OBSE) report may show
   incorrect Drive Port Number and Box Number for SR RAID controllers.

 - Addressed an issue where system may stuck after enrolling many certificates
   and signatures.

 - Addressed an issue where Driver Health Message may show twice in POST when
   drive is removed and cold boot.

 - Addressed an issue where messages may be output from the virtual serial port
   when the BIOS Serial Console Port option is set to "Disabled" or
   "Physical Port."

Version:1.52 (07/11/2024) 

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed an issue where duplicated and incorrect task status were logged
   iLO Event Log.
 
 - Addressed an issue where the negotiated PCIe link width may not be displayed
   correctly when the "PCI Slot X Bifurcation" option is set to "Bifurcate" or
   "Dual Bifurcate."

 - Addressed an issue where system may encounter RSoD (Red Screen of Death)
   after enrollment of an improper certfifcate.

 - Addressed an issue where the Logical Drive name was cleared in
   System Utilities after leaving configuration page of MR RAID controller.

 - Addressed an issue that Battery Failure IML message log may be incorrectly
   logged for MR RAID Controller with Battery Backup Unit.

 - Addressed an issue where an RSoD may occur when updating SAS drive firmware
   using the Starter Pack.

Version:1.50 (05/16/2024) 

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Processor. 
    Intel(R) Xeon(R) E Processor
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) Gold Processor Series

 - Addressed an issue where system failed to boot with selected Hard Disk Drive
   by setting One-Time Boot Option(*1) in iLO Web Interface.
    (*1) iLO Web Interface > Administrator > Boot Order > One-Time Boot Status
         > Select One-Time Boot Option

 - Addressed an issue where, after configuring options in RBSU and then
   navigating to the UEFI Boot Order(*2), pressing F12 to save and exit,
   and rebooting, the boot order may unexpectedly revert to its default values.
    (*2) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU) 
         > Boot Options > UEFI Boot Settings > UEFI Boot Order

 - ARemoved value "Not Specified" from the Current TPM 2.0 Active PCRs(*3)
   in RBSU and changed the defaults to SHA1 and SHA256.
     (*3) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU) 
         > Server Security > Trusted Platform Module Options
         > Current TPM 2.0 Active PCRs

Version:1.48 (03/14/2024)

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
   CVE-2021-38578, CVE-2023-5678, CVE-2024-0727

 - Addressed an issue where Redfish resource was not updated after deleting
   secure boot keys via RBSU.


Version:1.46 (02/22/2024)

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
    CVE-2023-45229, CVE-2023-45853, CVE-2022-36763, CVE-2022-36764

 - Addressed an issue where the system would reboot immediately after changing
   Intel(R) TXT Support setting then pressing F10.
 
 - Addressed an issue where the boot order of NVMe drives is always the lowest
   prioirty.

Version: 1.44 (01/18/2024)

 - Initial release.

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